Cost pressure and fierce global competition are nothing new to toolmakers. Still, the industry is constantly changing and 2018 comes with other problems than those of 2008. What does 2018 have in store for tooling and moulding?
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Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal has developed its AXMT insert with seven grades of substrate and three chipbreaker geometries to meet machining demands where lower-power machines or less stable application conditions are encountered. read...

Like in many other companies, the idea of implementing 3D printing into the production process was first met with scepticism at Pankl Racing System. However, the company was able to save a considerable amount of money in less then a year after buying the first 3D printer. read...

UK - Leading engineering technologies company based in Britain with a global network, Renishaw, has openings for 50 engineering apprentices for the company's sites in Gloucestershire and South Wales. read...

Car manufacturing is developing more and more towards lightweight construction. Not all parts of a car can be made out of lightweight materials such as aluminium, making it necessary to combine materials with different properties. Researchers in Hanover now are developing a proccess in which bulk aluminium can be bonded with steel sheets already during forming. read...